PC - Minutes - 10-03-60CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
PLANNING COMMISSION
Minutes of October 3, 1960
A regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City
of Rosemead was held in the City Hall Council Chambers,
3954 North Rosemead Boulevard. The meeting was called to
order by Chairman Wilt at 5:10 p.m, o'clock. It was
announced at this time that. Vice- Chairman Lieberg would
preside over the meeting.
1. The Pledge of Allegiance was led-by Commissioner Kunz.
2. Present: Commissioners: Kunz, Lieberg, McCaffree,
Rightmeier, Sam, Wilt
Absent: Commissioners: Casares
Ex officio: Boyko, Pederson, Lazzarino
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Commissioner Wilt stated that the minutes should indicate
that the meeting planned for September 30, 1960 was cancelled.
Commissioner McCaffree stated that in Paragraph 1 of Item 9,
the word "approved" should be changed to "allowed ".
Attorney Boyko stated that in Item 6, Zone Exception Case
No. 9, the minutes should show his advice to the applicant
regarding the applicant's rights to appeal his case.
It was pointed out by Vice Chairman Lieberg that Roy Pederson
was incorrectly referred to as "Secretary" and should have
been titled "Acting- Secretary ".
It was moved by Rightmeier, second by McCaffree and unanimously
carried that the minutes of September 19, be approved as
corrected,
Commissioner Casares arrived at this time.
4. PROPOSED VACATION OF PART OF RIGHT -OF -WAY ON GRAND AVENUE.
Acting- Secretary Pederson presented information regarding
a piece of property along Grand Avenue joined to the northerly
boundary of the Christian Home, The Christian Home has
requested that the City vacate 15 feet of the width of Grand
Avenue which has a 75 foot right -of -way on this block only,
and is planned to be a 60 foot street when completed.
Attorney Boyko asked if this information was presented
in the form of an application with the Road Department. Upon
learning that it was not, he further questioned whether this
was a matter on the policy of handling expenses. After
considerable discussion, Mr. Boyko recommended that the
Commission eventually establish regulation of costs and
procedure as standard policy.
After discussion, it was decided that the Commission would
show no opposition to the applicant's making a formal
application; however, no approval or action would be taken
on this matter at this time. ,
It was also suggested that Acting- Secretary Pederson notify
the applicant of the proper procedure to take in filing
this application.
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LETTER FROM ROSEMEAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Acting- Secretary Pederson read a letter from Rodney S. Mahoney
to Joseph C. Wilt, which stated that the Board of Trustees of
the Rosemead School District was negotiating for the purchase
of three parcels of land immediately south of Wells School.
The letter further mentioned that this land if procured would
be used for additional classrooms. Should it not be acquired,
the growth of this particular school site would beat a
standstill.
Dr. Mahoney.spoke briefly mentioning the preceding facts
along with the information that this is the only school in this
area without a school cafeteria. Dr. Mahoney stated that the
Board is adjusting the budget, thus enabling the immediate
purchase of this land as soon as it becomes available.
Certain legal inquiries arose in regard to the Code Sections
quoted in this letter. Dr.,Mahoney stated his legal advice had
come from Darrell Flanery, Plahn Advisor, who was not present
at that time.
Mr. Boyko requested that the legal questions be referred to him,
and he would contact Mr. Flanery and secure the proper
information by next meeting.
At the request of the Board of Trustees of the Rosemead
School District, Vice Chairman Lieberg appointed Commissioners
Casares and Kunz to inspect the proposed site and submit a
written report with recommendations regarding this land.
BUSINESS OF SPECIAL MEETING REGARDING UNSAFE AND UNSIGHTLY
BUILDING ORDINANCES.
Vice Chairman Lieberg stated it was planned that each
Commissioner present his proposed changes in the proposed
ordinance at this time.
CommissionersCasares and'Kunz stated that they felt there was
no need for this ordinance and felt further discussion was
unnecessary.
After discussion, a poll was taken questioning whether there
was still a need for this ordinance. The poll vote as follows:
Ayes: Lieberg, Sam, Wilt. Noes: Casares, Kunz, McCaffree,
Rightmeier.
Commissioner Kunz clarified her previous statement by explaining
that she had learned the proposed ordinance had been adopted
by Los Angeles County to take care of a difficult situation
which needed drastic measures. She stated that the problems
of Rosemead were not this serious.
Commissioner Casares stated that he felt the adoption of such
an ordinance would supersede the power of the Commission and
that sections of this ordinance trespassed on the rights of the
property owner.
It was also brought out that a master plan for the City was in
the process of being developed and the passing of this
ordinance might in some way interfere with that plan.
Commissioner Wilt cited a hazardous condition and asked how this
matter could be handled without an ordinance authorizing
handling of the problems involved.
It was suggested that other ordinances could take care of
these problems.
After a lengthy discussion the Commission proceeded to the
next item of business on the agenda.
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7. MATTERS FROM COMMISSION AND STAFF
Acting- Secretary Pederson stated that City Hall was in the pro-
cess of acquiring Aerial Photographs and Base Maps.
Commissioner Lieberg cited an unsightly condition prevailing
on Valley Boulevard and asked Attorney Boyko to look into
an ordinance which might correct this situation.
Attorney Boyko stated that the City Code provided measures
to handle litter problems and read Ordinance 4230. Mr. Boyko
stated that there was not an ordinance to cover keeping side-
walks clean.
After considerable discussion it was moved by Casares, second
by Kunz that Attorney Boyko be instructed to draw up an
ordinance on "keeping sidewalks free of obstructions.
Roll call vote as follows:. Ayes: Casares, Kunz, Lieberg,
McCaffree, Rightmeier, Sam, Wilt. .Noes: None. Absent: None..
It was moved by Commissioner
and unanimously carried that
adjourned 9:50 p.m. o'clock.
Casares, second by Rightmeier
the meeting adjourn. Meeting
Next regular meeting October 17, 1960.
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